What is the cheapest way to get from Grand Central Terminal to Albany - Rensselaer?

The cheapest way to get from Grand Central Terminal to Albany - Rensselaer is to bus which costs $20 - $50 and takes 3h 24m.

What is the fastest way to get from Grand Central Terminal to Albany - Rensselaer?

The fastest way to get from Grand Central Terminal to Albany - Rensselaer is to drive which takes 2h 44m and costs $26 - $40.

Is there a direct bus between Grand Central Terminal and Albany - Rensselaer?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from New York, NY and arriving at Albany-Rensselaer. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 59m.

Is there a direct train between Grand Central Terminal and Albany - Rensselaer?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station station and arriving at Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station station. Services depart every two hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 31m.

How far is it from Grand Central Terminal to Albany - Rensselaer?

The distance between Grand Central Terminal and Albany - Rensselaer is 143 miles. The road distance is 147.2 miles.

How long does it take to get from Grand Central Terminal to Albany - Rensselaer?

The train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station takes 2h 31m including transfers and departs every two hours.

Where do I catch the Grand Central Terminal to Albany - Rensselaer bus from?

Grand Central Terminal to Albany - Rensselaer bus services, operated by Megabus, depart from New York, NY station.

Where do I catch the Grand Central Terminal to Albany - Rensselaer train from?

Grand Central Terminal to Albany - Rensselaer train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.

Train or bus from Grand Central Terminal to Albany - Rensselaer?

The best way to get from Grand Central Terminal to Albany - Rensselaer is to train which takes 2h 56m and costs $30 - $75. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $20 - $50 and takes 3h 24m.

Where does the Grand Central Terminal to Albany - Rensselaer bus arrive?

Grand Central Terminal to Albany - Rensselaer bus services, operated by Megabus, arrive at Albany-Rensselaer station.

Where does the Grand Central Terminal to Albany - Rensselaer train arrive?

Grand Central Terminal to Albany - Rensselaer train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station.

Can I drive from Grand Central Terminal to Albany - Rensselaer?

Yes, the driving distance between Grand Central Terminal to Albany - Rensselaer is 147 miles. It takes approximately 2h 44m to drive from Grand Central Terminal to Albany - Rensselaer.

Where can I stay near Albany - Rensselaer?

There are 217+ hotels available in Albany - Rensselaer.

Grand Central Terminal to Albany - Rensselaer

There are 5 ways to get from Grand Central Terminal to Albany - Rensselaer by train (Amtrak), bus, bus (Greyhound), or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Stationtrain Empire Service / ...
2h 56m
$30–75
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from New York, NY to Albany-Rensselaerbus Nyc
3h 24m
$20–50
Bus via Port Authority Bus Terminal
1. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Albany Bus Terminal, NYbus Greyhound US0200 / ...
7h 10m
$29–100
Drive 146.4 mi
1. Drive from Grand Central Terminal to Albany - Rensselaercar 146.4 mi
2h 44m
$27–39
Train via Ossining
1. Take the train from Grand Central Terminal to Croton-Harmontrain Hudson
2. Take the train from Croton-Harmon Amtrak Station to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Stationtrain Empire Service / ...
3h 59m
$33–102

Grand Central Terminal to Albany - Rensselaer by foot and train

84Weekly Services

3h 59mAverage Duration

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Map of how to get from Grand Central Terminal to Albany - Rensselaer.

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Distance: 142.3 mi
Duration: 2h 56m

What companies run services between Grand Central Terminal, NY, USA and Albany - Rensselaer, NY, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station every 2 hours. Tickets cost $30–75 and the journey takes 2h 31m. Alternatively, Megabus operates a bus from New York, NY to Albany-Rensselaer every 4 hours. Tickets cost $20–50 and the journey takes 2h 59m.

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